Our banding sessions for the MAPS program have been successfully completed; For this reason, I’d like to share some recommendations for safe bird banding in other parks. *Extractions Always identify the side of the net where each bird falls; it can be recognized because their bellies will...
Hello! Birding in another country is an exciting experience, but at the same time, we might feel lost and frustrated, so I will share some tips. First, I suggest having the eBird and Merlin apps on your phone and installing the package more adequate to our...
Howdy! This new blog is about some trails I have taken at Bandelier National Monument, which you also can enjoy if you visit this park in northern New Mexico. The first trail I knew was the Main Loop; this is a short and pleasant 1.4-mile hike....
Due to my first month banding birds at Bandelier, I explored the species list for this season and identified some curiosities. The first thing is that through Jun 25, 2022, we have banded a total of 33 species. These birds are mainly associated with coniferous...
In this second blog, I will explain more about bird banding, the main activity of my internship. Banding is a method for studying wild birds that provides valuable data for managing and conserving populations. With this data, it is possible to estimate resident and migratory bird...
HI, EVERYONE!! My name is Erwin; I am from Oaxaca-Mexico, and this is my first time abroad. I am grateful and excited for this opportunity given to me by the National Park Service and Environment for the Americas to participate as an intern through the Fish...